#C6C1C9 Hex Color
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A pale, ashy violet, #c6c1c9 carries a faded, delicate character that leans heavily toward grey. Because of its light saturation, it functions best as a supporting background rather than a focal point. This hex code provides excellent contrast for small black body text, making it a reliable choice for clean UI layouts. Pair it with deep charcoal or muted olive to prevent it from looking washed out.
Questions about #c6c1c9
What is #c6c1c9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c6c1c9 is rgb(198, 193, 201), in HSL hsl(278, 7%, 77%) and in CMYK 1%, 4%, 0%, 21%.
What colors pair best with #c6c1c9?
Does #c6c1c9 work well for UI backgrounds?
#c6c1c9 is an excellent choice for clean, minimal UI backgrounds because it provides significantly more warmth than a standard light grey while remaining subtle. It offers enough contrast for legible black text, making it a reliable, sophisticated alternative to pure white or cool grays.
Is #c6c1c9 readable on white or black?
#c6c1c9 has a 1.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.87:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.